Raiders Walk Off Panthers to Secure Series Sweep

Wright State baseball team wins 6-5 in dramatic comeback victory over Milwaukee

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:22pm

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The Wright State baseball team completed a series sweep of the Milwaukee Panthers on Sunday, winning 6-5 in dramatic fashion with a walk-off victory in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Raiders rallied from a one-run deficit in the final frame to secure the series win, their second straight to open Horizon League play.

Why it matters

The series sweep is an important early-season accomplishment for the Wright State baseball team, as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a strong conference campaign. The dramatic come-from-behind win also showcases the resilience and fight of the Raiders, who refused to give up despite trailing late in the game.

The details

Wright State fell behind 1-0 early but took a 3-1 lead in the middle innings thanks to RBI hits from Andrew Duncan, JP Peltier, and Hunter Warren. The Panthers battled back to take a 5-4 lead in the top of the ninth, but the Raiders responded with a game-tying sacrifice fly from Denby and a game-winning walk from Zac Butler to complete the comeback win.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Wright State previously swept Oakland in their Horizon League opening series a season ago.

The players

Wright State Raiders

The Division I baseball team representing Wright State University, located in Dayton, Ohio.

Milwaukee Panthers

The Division I baseball team representing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Chet Lax

The starting pitcher for Wright State, who turned in another strong outing, allowing just two runs over 6.1 innings.

Malachi Paplanus

The Wright State relief pitcher who pitched 2.1 innings out of the bullpen.

Michael Zielinski

The Wright State relief pitcher who earned the win, his first collegiate victory.

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What’s next

Wright State will look to build on this series sweep when they host Ohio State on Tuesday, March 24th.

The takeaway

Wright State's dramatic comeback win showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait as they aim to contend for a Horizon League title this season.